"...grieving over the loss of Damon, makes some surprising choices, bonding with 'Stefan' (Paul Wesley) and 'Alaric' (Matt Davis).

"New characters include a militia leader (Colin Ferguson) and a tough doctor at the university hospital (Jodi Lyn O'Keefe).

'Matt' (Zach Roerig) continues to thrive as he gets involved in the new magic-less community, while 'Tyler' (Michael Trevino), now back to a human with the werewolf gene, will return to his hot-head personality..."

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